Elecite has just released a new premium theme for BlackBerry called Opus!

Opus features multiple sets of customizable icons that can be accessed by tapping on one of the 2-3 dots on the bottom. It also features dedicated buttons at the

This theme is available for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series, 8800 series, Curve 8900, Bold and Storm all on OS 4.5 and higher, for $6.99. The first 200 customers that use the coupon code OPUS will get 30% off their purchase!

Head on over to Elecite to grab yourself the Opus BlackBerry Theme

For some additional device-specific screenshots click here.

ScreamingToaster let me know that they have released v1.0 of their Wicked WordPress App for BlackBerry.

Compared to the official WordPress app, Wicked is ahead with its features and stability. Of course, the official WordPress app is still in beta testing so we could see a lot of improvement on their end as well. The good thing about there being two WordPress apps is that they’ll both be working to be better than the other, improving the experience for the end-users (everyone else) along the way.

The main drawback about Wicked is that it costs an annual fee of $30, but this includes support, upgrades and a free 14-day trial. ScreamingToaster is also working on supporting other blog servers, like Tumblr, Blogger.

Features:

• Separate profiles for each added WordPress blog
• Add pictures of any format into your posts
• Arrange and re size pictures individually
• Profile and blog data automatically update with the Cloud
• Automatic Wicked updates
• Tell a friend
• Send a PIN or email message right from the app

The Wicked WordPress app is available for BlackBerry devices running OS 4.6 and higher. Head on over to the product page for more info and downloads.

If you use WordPress don’t forget to leave some feedback comments about both the official WordPress app and the Wicked WordPress app.

Who remembers the simple yet fun Executor 8-Sound Assault Keychain? If you do remember this toy and enjoyed playing with it, you’ll definitely like bbExecutor.

bbExecutor is a BlackBerry application by @footose (aka Generation Media Group) that puts a new spin on the old Executor Keychain Sound toy shown below.

This fun little app has 8 sound effects just like the original Executor Keychain: Bomb “Sound Effects”, Explosions, Siren, “Machine Gun”, Phasers, Lasers, Falls and a Gatling Gun.

bbExecutor is currently on sale in the store for $0.99 until July 31st, after that it will go up to $1.99. This application will work on any BlackBerry running OS 4.3 and higher.

Who’s planning on having their own mini-war? Come on, just admit you will .

Yatca has been updated to version 1.7.2 with some service updates.

• In some BES environments it is necessary to change the ‘Use BES/MDS when available’ setting to ‘No’. This is because some BES admins do not permit Yatca to communicate with the Twitter (or identi.ca) server. The problem is that even when this setting was changed Yatca was still reporting a ‘Bad Request’ error when trying to verify credentials. This has been fixed in the service release.
• The yfrog image storage service now requires that Yatca identify itself by supplying a unique key when uploading photos. It cannot be guaranteed how much longer yfrog will continue to accept uploads from Yatca releases that do not supply the key. This change has been included in the service release.
• The blog post for release 1.7.1 stated that the ‘Use geotagging’ setting defaulted to ‘No’ but this was not actually the case. This has been fixed in this service release. Note however that this change will only apply to a new install of Yatca and not an upgrade from 1.7.1. So if you do not wish to use geotagging please ensure that the ‘Use geotagging’ setting is ‘No’.

Yatca is only for BlackBerry devices on OS 4.6 and above. You can download it OTA by going to http://bit.ly/yatca from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit Yatca.com for more info.

• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

The free and premium versions of the Wifi File Transfer application for BlackBerry have been updated to support all Wifi enabled devices on OS 4.5 and higher.

Wifi File Transfer for BlackBerry allows you to transfer files from a PC or Mac directly to your BlackBerry over your local Wifi network using your browser.

Features:

• View the BlackBerry file system from the browser and transfer any files to and from device internal memory (900Mb for Bold) or SD card. Turn your BlackBerry into a memory stick!
• Upload movies, pictures and music directly to your BlackBerry and view them with the BlackBerry device Media Player.
• View and play pictures, music, PDF files etc. stored on your BlackBerry straight from the browser.
• Browse, rename, delete, and create new folders on the BlackBerry from either the browser or the device application itself.

Some features in the free “Lite” version of Wifi File Transfer are disabled (such as uploading to your BlackBerry) and are only available in the full version, which goes for $9.99 in the store with a free trial available.

Let me know what you think if you try this out!

A few people have mentioned problems with ÜberTwitter not updating their timeline. Version 0.78 was released this morning to fix this issue:

We have put up version 0.78 this morning which will resolve the timeline update issues that some users were seeing. In addition, this version allows the option to update your timeline when you open the application. Please download this version even if you are not seeing any issues with 0.75.

Grab the latest version OTA here or visit ÜberTwitter.com for more info.

The free Yatca (Yet Another Twitter Client App) for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.7.1. It’s been a while since this app was last updated, so I’m sure all you Yatca fans will be happy!

Warning: This release will erase all your previously saved settings and you will have to set everything up again.

That being said, here is what is included in this update:

• The most useful new feature is the ability to mark/unmark a favourite. This means for example that you can flag any items you need to come back to when you’re back at your computer. To mark something as a favourite simply click the button or use the ‘v’ shortcut.
• Geotagged photo uploads. This is disabled by default for your privacy and security. If you want to enable it go to Yatca Options and set ‘Use geotagging’ to ‘Yes’. Note that geotagging will increase your power consumption which will run down your battery a little bit quicker. Note also that on device models which default to obtaining ‘assisted fixes’ you may incur additional carrier charges.
• Changed the default image storage service for Yatca to TweetPhoto.
• The ability to pause/resume Yatca refresh finally sees the light of day in this release. Users have been asking for this for a long time. When you’re at your computer and using some ultra-slick desktop Twitter client you don’t want to be getting the same 147 tweets to your BlackBerry too. So just invoke the ‘Pause Yatca Refresh’ command. Then when you leave your computer invoke the ‘Resume Yatca Refresh’. Too easy. Note that the resume is from ‘now’, i.e. the exact instant you resume.
• Twitter recently introduced the concept of verified accounts for famous athletes, entertainers, politicians, etc. Yatca displays a little white tick on a blue background next to the name of any verified account. Note that they are still working on this feature so if you suddenly stop seeing the little tick next to somebody who previous had one you’ll know why.
• Other tweaks and minor improvements…

Yatca is only for any BlackBerry on OS 4.6 and above. You can download it OTA by going to http://bit.ly/yatca from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit Yatca.com for more info.

• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

* UPDATE ÜberTwitter Beta 3 is now available for download! Download link below… *

ÜberTwitter let me know that they are preparing to release Beta 3 of their Twitter application for BlackBerry tomorrow NOW!

This release deepens support for Twitter features and takes further advantage of the capablities available in your BlackBerry device.

ÜberTwitter supports BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7. You can download the current version OTA here or visit ÜberTwitter.com for more info.

Check out the full changelog after the jump. It’s a bit lengthy.

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A few days ago I posted about the CropIt Beta, an application that allows crop and customize an image right on your BlackBerry. Kyle Fowler (aka ALL KAPPS Software) let me know that he has released CropIt for the BlackBerry Pearl, Curve, Bold and Storm all on OS 4.3 and higher.

Features:

• Crop any picture on your phone
• Customized save location on your Device or Memory Card
• Save to JPEG or PNG
• Quick crop with keyboard shortcuts
• Undo your crop and try again
• Preview crop area before cropping

Make sure you choose the right version when purchasing this application.

CropIt is available for $1.99 in the store and in the Mobile App Store. Don’t forget, if you download the Mobile App Store you can use the coupon code APPSTORE within it to save 20% off all apps until tomorrow!

* UPDATE Apparently this application is not free even though it is listed as free in the store. Ray let me know that once he downloaded it he was prompted to email them and then send $4.95 via PayPal to a personal account. This is a bit weird so I’m going to look into it and find out what’s up. *

Sometimes you’ll want to send a picture to someone without a BlackBerry, but they won’t be able to see it because the picture is too big. A free application was just release by Joe Ge called Resize Picture that allows you to modify the pictures you take with your BlackBerry.

Resize Picture allows you downsize a picture in order to send it out as MMS or reduce its byte size. You can choose a dimension by percent or width and height. Resize Picture also allows you to rotate a picture by 90, 180 and 270 degrees.

You can grab a copy free in the store or find it in the Mobile App Store right on your BlackBerry. Let me know how it works for you!